Andrew Carruthers, co-owner of Lunatic Fringe Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the one of our new favorite stalking victims. Not only is he incredibly talented (hello! He shot, edited and did the hair for his NAHA) but also humble . He recently signed on to be the first Sam...

Each year as soon as the NAHA Finalists are announced, we begin planning our covert ops and the #NerdStalking commences… Don’t go into #NAHA2013 blind…   Allow us to help you  fully prepare for the awards show with this three part series. The North American...

Don’t go into #NAHA2013 blind…  Research is a key ingredient in efficient stalking.  If you want to call yourself a Hair Nerd,  then you better brush up on this year’s NAHA knowledge and be ready to go into full #NerdStalking mode at any second. Allow us to help you...

We all know that the behind the chair daily grind can get a little grindy. This is why a Hair-venture is a must at least once a year in order to get a little sparkle back in your chair. You need it and your clients and salon team will thank you for it. We always say going to a hair...

We have been anticipating this moment for months, now.  This weekend was full of predictions and conversations revolving around who the #NAHA2013 Finalists would be…   We were excited to see lots of our favorites and TONS of new faces!! So while we get super stalky on these...

Our adventures at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago 2013.

Even though we are California girls and shiver at temperatures in the mid-50′s,  we are headed to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this weekend to brave the snow!   Typically at a show, we immerse ourselves in education all day because the thought of missing an incredible class...

Obviously, we LOVE the classes and products at ISSE Long Beach,  but one of the best parts of this show is that it is an experience weekend.  Not only are you sharpening your skills with advanced education, but all the hairdressers you have been stalking for months are in one location. This...

The Hair Nerds are headed to ABS Chicago!  While we weren’t originally planning on attending .. we booked flights as soon as we saw the ARROJO Expo announcement.   We love education and products at shows, but our favorite part of a hair show is truly the hairdresser community coming...

Sunday morning began far too early after Saturday night’s Power Point shenanigans, but isn’t that how it always goes?  We have traveled enough as a trio to make Carrie set her alarm for an hour earlier than everyone else! So while she rocks out to Pandora and does her makeup,...

The best times at a show are often found in the hotel after the convention center has closed.  We have maintained that you should attend all 3 days of ISSE Long Beach if at all possible forever.  The reason is a lifetime of entertainment is packed into this 3 days weekend.  In fact,  we...

You have been counting down the weeks until the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA for months, but now that the show is nearing you are starting to panic.  With over 40,000 attendees,  it is easy to get overwhelmed… Fear not, our hair loving friends… The Hair Nerds...

As 2012 comes to a close and we reflect on some of our favorite things, we realize how truly blessed we are to be apart of the most amazing industry in the world.  It has been a wild year full of amazing experiences, but we thought we would share just a couple of our...

ISSE Long Beach, Jan. 26-28, 2013; Long Beach Convention Center It is EXACTLY one month until ISSE Long Beach !!!!    We adore this show for more reasons than are possible to list, but mostly because the education is killer.  If you are going to shows and not taking classes then your Hair...

Bored of being poor,Joshua Flowers quit his band and picked up scissors. After 11 years of making girls cry, he is now less terrible and likes to share his knowledge with others. He has never been nominated for NAHA, was never a creative director for Sassoon and has never worked NY...

  Since 1999, Ira has lived in Las Vegas and worked at A Robert Cromeans Salon, where he was named top hairdresser for two consecutive years. Ira strives to become extraordinary by practicing his skills until he can’t do them wrong. “That’s when you own your skills, not just rent...

Hairbrained  is currently hosting the Sassoon Academy Cell Phone Shoot-Out and if you don’t enter you will literally never forgive yourself!!   Prizes Include: Admission to the renowned Sassoon Academy Masterclass with Mark Hayes (valued at $250) in Santa Monica on November...

Extraordinary. Visionary. Breathtaking. These are just a few of the adjectives often used to describe the creative genius of Damien Carney. Undeniably one of the most accomplished hairstylists in the last 20 years, Carney has elevated hairstyling into an art form through an impressive...

Going to Premiere Orlando was a dream come true for us Hair Nerds! Not only is it one of the biggest hair shows on the East Coast but also prime stalking grounds where any Hair enthusiast would loose their mind. Every where we went there was a superstar stylist we got to chat with or harass...

Premiere Orlando was a must for The Hair Nerds this year!   Not only is it one of the biggest hair shows on the East Coast but also prime stalking grounds for any Hair Enthusiast. We met up with NEW and OLD friends and stalked everyone Nerd style.  Everywhere we went we  followed the...

  Hairbrained launched in March of 2009′ with a few text messages and emails sent to a small group of friends. Less than three years old and Hb is energizing the industry and has become the most relevant ecosystem for growing talent and fostering creativity among hairstylists...

 ISSE Nerd Facts More than 40,000 beauty professionals attended ISSE Long Beach The sold- out expo floor, consisted of more than 400 leading beauty brands, ranging from international beauty leaders that included BaBylissPRO, Clairol Professional, CND, Moroccan Oil, Orly, Repêchage, RUSK,...

Attending the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA is an amazing way to rejuvenate your passion for education and get the insider’s scoop on upcoming hair trends.   With over 40,000 attendees things can get crazy. Fear not, our hair loving friends…  The Hair Nerds...